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516 migrants rescued in the last 24 hours with 1 dead and 10 missing
516 migrants rescued in the last 24 hours with 1 dead and 10 missing

The rescue operation involved five boats and a helicopter who worked throughout the night…

Tail of Atlantic front is bringing rain to the Canary Islands
Tail of Atlantic front is bringing rain to the Canary Islands

Although the next couple of days will be cloudy, they will be mostly dry, but by the weekend that will change…

2.2 magnitude earthquake recorded in area of La Palma's Tajogaite volcano
2.2 magnitude earthquake recorded in area of La Palma's Tajogaite volcano

This is the strongest tremor registered in the area since the volcano erupted in 2021...

Look out for the Northern Lights in the Canary Islands during June
Look out for the Northern Lights in the Canary Islands during June

Once again, we are entering a phase of heightened solar activity, and another solar storm…

HEALTH ALERT: Listeria detected in smoked salmon from Spain
HEALTH ALERT: Listeria detected in smoked salmon from Spain

There are 15 brands packed in 16 different ways that are affected. You must NOT eat it if you have one of them…

Drunk Brit arrested after trying to open airplane doors on flight to Spain
Drunk Brit arrested after trying to open airplane doors on flight to Spain

He also caused a fight with other passengers and assaulted a crew member…

Calima returns to the Canary Islands bringing haze and higher temperatures
Calima returns to the Canary Islands bringing haze and higher temperatures

Here are the areas that will be most affected…

Feliz Día de Canarias… Happy Canary Islands Day
Feliz Día de Canarias… Happy Canary Islands Day

What is Canary Islands Day? How and why is it celebrated? Find out here…

Unconventional accommodation boom in the Canary Islands sparks regulatory concerns
Unconventional accommodation boom in the Canary Islands sparks regulatory concerns

The authorities are finally waking up to places advertised on accommodation platforms that don’t comply with vacation rental laws…

A mini-heatwave will hit the Canary Islands this weekend
A mini-heatwave will hit the Canary Islands this weekend

Temperatures will reach 32 degrees with ‘Tropical Nights’ according to AEMET’s latest forecasts…

TUI to invest in residential housing in the Canary Islands instead of hotels
TUI to invest in residential housing in the Canary Islands instead of hotels

They have announced that they are shifting focus to housing amid mass tourism backlash and because of the number of holiday homes…

The Canary Islands are having more intense calimas due to a change in weather patterns
The Canary Islands are having more intense calimas due to a change in weather patterns

A new study shows that over the last 40 years we are having less calimas but with more haze and dust particles…

Top films you didn't know were shot in the Canary Islands
Top films you didn't know were shot in the Canary Islands

Film makers have a massive choice of locations from sand dunes, deserts, mountains, volcanoes, and the sea all close to each other…

AEMET issues weather warning for dangerous sea conditions this weekend
AEMET issues weather warning for dangerous sea conditions this weekend

People are advised to observe flags on beaches and avoid swimming near rocks or areas with no lifeguard service…

Four killed as terrace floor of beach club restaurant collapses in Majorca
Four killed as terrace floor of beach club restaurant collapses in Majorca

Customers were dancing on the terrace and staff were working inside as the emergency services continue looking for survivors…

Warning of an abnormally hot summer coming to the Canary Islands
Warning of an abnormally hot summer coming to the Canary Islands

Last year, the archipelago experienced its hottest summer on record, but this year is predicted to be even hotter…

Canary Islands Parliament backs the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes
Canary Islands Parliament backs the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes

They have approved a Non-Legislative Proposal to further the development of the medicinal cannabis industry in the islands…

Canary Islands to appeal to EU for restriction on property purchases by non-residents
Canary Islands to appeal to EU for restriction on property purchases by non-residents

The housing shortage is getting critical due to elevated purchases by foreigners and lack of new social housing built by the government…

WANTED: Luxury home tester with salary of €1,000 for one day’s work
WANTED: Luxury home tester with salary of €1,000 for one day’s work

It also includes all travel costs and several other benefits. Fancy it? Here’s what the job includes…

Central Government calls meeting with all regions of Spain to address holiday homes
Central Government calls meeting with all regions of Spain to address holiday homes

They have huge concerns over the lack of housing for residents and the number of “illegal” holiday lets across the country…